New Brunswick is transforming into a hub for business, tech, and profit as this Maritime province is embracing the potential of entrepreneurship. Stephen Lund, CEO and Deputy Minister of Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB) is at the forefront of building a new Atlantic Canada. “I’ve been around the world and seen many companies, and I think we are world class. We strive to be professional world class, world leaders, and striving for results." Since beginning his role at ONB, Stephen has helped to increase the job opportunities by nearly 3,000 new jobs. ONB has been pin pointed as a great place to work, making Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers list of 2017. Prior to ONB, Stephen was the President and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc., generating $1.2 billion in new client direct payroll, and he is recognized as one of the top 500 most influential people in financial centers worldwide. In this week’s #StartupPodcast, host Rivers Corbett talks to Stephen about his goals and aspirations while getting top-level tips on how to grow a successful organization.

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